Making the successful single stream leap
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The City of Oviedo, FL transitioned its residential solid waste collection from a 2/1/1 system in 2009 to a single-stream 1/1/1 system in 2014. These changes reduced customer rates and disposal tonnages while increasing recycling and improving aesthetics. Oviedo phased in the changes over several years, first providing carts with unlimited recycling bins in 2009 before adopting single-stream recycling carts in 2014. This latest change further increased recycling rates and collection efficiency while avoiding a rate increase for customers. The document outlines the benefits of each transition and lessons for other municipalities considering similar improvements to residential waste collection.
Making the successful single stream leap
- 1. City of Oviedo, FL April 2015
- 2. Oviedo successfully moved from 2/1/1 residential collection services in 2009 to 1/1/1 single stream recycling in 2014. These solid waste collection improvements: » Reduced customer rates & disposal tonnages » Increased recycling and » Improved community aesthetics
- 3. Under the right conditions, recycling improvements make “cents!”
- 5. Changing the habits of the residential customer requires the new program to fit the community » Desires and » Resources.
- 6. Oviedo phased in collection improvements: » 2008 - 2/1/1 (Traditional garbage cans/recycle bin collection) » 2009 Bid -1/1/1 (Once per week Garbage carts provided with unlimited recycling bins) » 2014 Contract Extended - 1/1/1 (Once per week Garbage with single stream recycle carts)
- 7. 2/1/1 Collection with residential garbage cans
- 8. » Customers with twice per week garbage service perceive it as having a greater volume than once per recycling. » Garbage cans without lids weight more than garbage collected in carts with lids. (In Florida count on rain to add weight to exposed garbage.) » Two 18 gallon recycle bins only = 36 gallons of recycle space…. One garbage can.
- 9. In 2008 City bid for new residential solid waste services. » Base Bid - 5yrs 2/1/1 Traditional collection » Alternative Bid-A 7yrs 1/1/1 cart collection with unlimited bin recycling » Alternative Bid-B 7yrs 1/1/1 carts and single stream recycling. Low bid was 1/1/1 cart collection with unlimited recycling in bins
- 10. 1/1/1 Garbage carts and unlimited bin recycling
- 11. » The same amount of garbage can be collected one day per week more efficiently than two days per week. » Carts with lids mitigate garbage odor issues. (Have hauler maintain carts in contract.) » Unlimited recycling with “free” bins helps customers perceive recycling as equal or greater than 96 gallon cart garbage service. » Enthusiastic recyclers will use more than 2 bins.
- 12. In 2014, the City asked its hauler how it could avoid a rate increase. The hauler’s response was: » Single stream recycling is more efficient ˃ Trucks collect more ˃ Drive collect faster » Reduces disposal cost for diverted recyclables » Natural gas trucks are more cost effective » Hauler guarantees single stream processing at no cost. » Contractor buys carts for contract extension Contract change increased service level at reduced collection cost
- 13. » 2014 1/1/1 carts with single stream recycling
- 14. 1/1/1 with single stream recycling: » Increases recycling ˃ Accommodates bulky recyclables like cardboard ˃ Cart lid helps eliminate odors, meaning less rinsing for residents » Easier for resident to move to curb » Reduces litter in neighborhoods » More efficient to collect ˃ Hauler trucks collect more ˃ Hauler collects faster
- 15. City contract provided standard 96 gallon cart with option for duplex and other limited space residential issues. » 96 Gallon Standard Cart » 56 Gallon Alternative Cart
- 18. Use all your education tools: » Involve your hauler » Web sites » Cart lid » PSA’s » Flyers
- 19. » Involve hauler with first line customer education and compliance » Base contract should address Institutional recycling for city facilities, parks, schools etc. » Address special needs: ˃ occasional garbage and recycling overage ˃ Bulky items ˃ holiday schedule make-up days ˃ move in and out services…. Rentals » What is considered the customers average waste and curb
- 20. Historical Residential Waste Collection Program Changes (Per Home annually) Collection Garbage Recycling % Recycled 2/1/1 1.2 tons 0.1 tons 8% 1/1/1 Recycle Bins 1.0 tons 0.2 tons 16% 1/1/1 Single Stream 0.9 tons 0.3 tons 25% Numbers rounded to nearest tenth
- 21. 0.000 10.000 20.000 30.000 40.000 50.000 60.000 70.000 2013 2014 December Residential RecyclingLbs/Home Year 77% Per Home Recycling Increase
- 22. Josef Grusauskas Utility Manager City of Oviedo, FL 407-971-5679 jgrusauskas@cityofoviedo.net